Communications Systems Engineer

Searchability; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence company is seeking a Communications Systems Engineer in Gloucester to design and optimise advanced Software-Defined Radio systems. You will work on cutting-edge Defence and Intelligence projects while collaborating with experts in RF and software engineering. The ideal candidate has expertise in SDR architectures and protocols, and the role offers a competitive salary alongside flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £95,000

Flexible working schedule

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SDR systems for communications applications.
• Familiarity with network modelling and integration.
• Experience in testing and validation of communication systems.

Responsibilities

• Designing and optimising SDR system architectures.
• Developing communication interfaces and protocols.
• Integrating SDR solutions into mission systems.

Skills

SDR system architectures experience

Knowledge of protocols (TCP/IP, IEEE 802)

Network topologies design

Proficiency in design tools

Tools

OpenCPI

GnuRadio

Python

C/C++

Linux

Job description

Overview

Communications Systems Engineer – Gloucester – DV cleared

Salary: £50,000 – £95,000 (depending on experience & seniority) Exciting opportunity to work on next-generation Software-Defined Radio (SDR) and communications systems DV Clearance required | On-site in Gloucester with flexible working pattern

DV Clearance required. On-site in Gloucester with flexible working pattern.

About the client

Our client is a globally leading defence company working at the forefront of advanced communications, intelligence, and mission-critical systems. Their teams are delivering secure, cutting-edge solutions that shape the future of Defence and Cyber technologies. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Communications Systems Engineer to join their highly skilled team in Gloucester.

The benefits

• Competitive salary up to £95,000 (DOE)
• Flexible working schedule (4xFlex)
• Professional development and career progression opportunities
• Exposure to cutting-edge Defence and Intelligence programmes
• Comprehensive benefits package

The Communications Systems Engineer role

As a Communications Systems Engineer, you’ll design, integrate, and optimise advanced SDR (Software-Defined Radio) systems for use in complex mission environments. You’ll be working with communication architectures, protocols, and network topologies to deliver secure and resilient communication systems. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to ground-breaking Defence and Intelligence projects while working alongside experts in RF, software, and payload engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and optimising SDR system architectures
• Developing and implementing communication interfaces and protocols
• Modelling and designing network topologies and link budgets
• Integrating SDR solutions into wider mission systems
• Ensuring compliance with industry standards and protocols
• Conducting testing and validation of communication systems

Essential Skills

• Strong experience with SDR system architectures for communications applications
• Knowledge of interfaces, protocols, encoding schemes, and standards (TCP/IP, IEEE 802, cellular network standards, FEC schemes)
• Experience designing network topologies and link budgets
• Familiarity with integration of SDR systems and components
• Proficiency with network modelling and system design tools

Desirable

• Real-time communication systems and network management experience
• OpenCPI, GnuRadio, Python, C/C++, SDR tools
• Linux environments and GitLab version control
• Defence or Cyber communications systems experience
• Interoperability testing and performance analysis

To be considered

Please either apply through this advert or email me directly via [e-mail]. For further information, please call me on 0203 854 0120 / 07889 589 648. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.